July 31, 2008
CZS Conservation Biologist Dr. Robert Lacy pioneers major advancement in computer modeling to predict species extinctions. An informal network of collaborators that make up a "bio-complexity network" designed the powerful software, MetaModel Manager, to link simulation models to help manage wildlife issues across the planet.
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July 30, 2008
New resident at Fragile Kingdom points out struggle of Amur leopards to survive in wild.
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June 13, 2008
The free-flight area of the Perching Bird House at Brookfield Zoo recently underwent some major renovations. The exhibit is home to approximately 25 bird species from around the world, including a new resident—a rescued green-breasted mango hummingbird.
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April 25, 2008
CZS Vet shares her work evaluating bird life on Peru coast at Punta San Juan reserve in a daily blog.
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April 17, 2008
CZS takes the full circle approach to leading dolphin conservation around the globe: from the longest running dolphin research program in the world, to bringing expertise to a colloborative Dolphin Consortium, to fun-filled, informative Dolphin Shows at Brookfield Zoo.
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March 05, 2008
Follow-up ultrasound on Beta Gorilla shows first-ever documented uterine fibroid embolization on a nonhuman primate helps shrink tumor.
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February 18, 2008
Dedicated conservationists will go to great lengths to protect wild orangutans. Asril, quarantine director for the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program, is a case in point. This fall, he traveled from his home in northern Sumatra in Indonesia to the other side of the globe—Brookfield Zoo—in order to help the endangered species.
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January 29, 2008
Chris Servheen, Ph.D., a wildlife biologist with 30 years of significant work in grizzly bear conservation, receives 2008 George B. Rabb Conservation Award.
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November 06, 2007
Chicago Zoological Society named one of ten recipients of the 2007 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for community service provided by museums and libraries.
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April 09, 2006
Diverse group of college interns find common ground around their bond with nature at Brookfield Zoo in experiental learning program.
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